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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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So the back of the car is going to be fixed up by this place called collision clinic carstar that is in edmonds. They had a nice shop... The question now becomes... Should I have my front bumper redone too at the same time? There are some cracks in the paint and a few scrapes on it. The front has tons of tiny tiny white speckles due to rocks too. They quoted me $615 for the job. How does that sound? Should I go for it? Or would it be a waste for now because it will just get all chipped up again anyways?
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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hmm, i'd do it, then get 3m clear bra put on so u dont have to worry about any more chips/cracks on the front!
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Hmm... how much does that clear bra thing cost? Maybe I should have the front repainted and clear bra'd when I can afford to do both.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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the body shop you are going to may be able to do it, i know its not real cheap though, but on the other hand how much is another paint job...
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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It's around 350 or so for clear bra I think...
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Hmm... maybe I need to get a paying job. Being a student sucks sometimes.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 03:15 AM
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only do the clear bra RIGHT after you get it repainted otherwise it can get all sorts of crap under there and chips won't be fixable.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by silkiechic
Hmm... maybe I need to get a paying job. Being a student sucks sometimes.
Tell me about it...
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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only do the clear bra RIGHT after you get it repainted otherwise it can get all sorts of crap under there and chips won't be fixable.
But don't you have to let the paint cure first? Doesnt that take like 3 weeks? I asked how long before I could wax that side again and he said about 3 weeks to make sure the gasses have all escaped. I would assume that would be the same for covering it up with plastic.

Now to convince my dad to get me a daily driver.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Hmm... maybe I need to get a paying job. Being a student sucks sometimes.
You have other ways of getting your money
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Hehe. I suppose I do. Still spoiled!
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by silkiechic
But don't you have to let the paint cure first? Doesnt that take like 3 weeks? I asked how long before I could wax that side again and he said about 3 weeks to make sure the gasses have all escaped. I would assume that would be the same for covering it up with plastic.

Now to convince my dad to get me a daily driver.
Well drive it as little as possible and let it cure before.
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